CREDIT FRAUD PROTECTION

ADD A FRAUD ALERT MESSAGE TO YOUR CREDIT REPORT

Credit Fraud — Take Action

You can add a fraud alert message to your credit report to help protect your credit information by selecting from one of the credit fraud alert options below. Fraud alert messages notify potential credit grantors to verify your identification before extending credit in your name in case someone is using your information without your consent.

What would you like to do?

  • Add a Fraud Alert Message to your credit report if you suspect that your identification information has been or could be used fraudulently.

  • We recommend that you review a copy of your personal credit report. If you believe that information in your credit report is inaccurate due to identity theft or fraud, contact us at the phone number on your report for assistance from a representative specially trained in consumer credit fraud.

  • If you are looking to learn more about identity theft or credit fraud.

  • If you are looking to protect and monitior your credit.

Add a Fraud Alert Message
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How long would you like your fraud alert to be?

  • If you suspect that your identification information has been or could be used fraudulently, you can add an Initial Security Alert to your credit report. You also may be able to view your report, although the Initial Alert will not yet display to you. An Initial Security Alert remains on your report for 90 days.
    If you are an active duty military consumer, you can add an Active Duty Alert to your credit report. An Active Duty Alert will remain on your report for one year.

  • You can add an Extended Fraud Victim Alert to your report by submitting a copy of a valid identity theft report that you have filed with a Federal, State or local law enforcement agency. An Extended Alert will remain on your report for seven years.

Did you Know?
If you are a victim of identity theft and submit a copy of a valid identity theft report that you have filed with a Federal, State or local law enforcement agency, then you may request an Extended Fraud Victim Alert, which lasts for 7 years.

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